You do not need a visa for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands if you have a Ukrainian passport

No visa needed

Ukrainian citizens can enter South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?

No. Ukrainian citizens can enter South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands without applying for a visa in advance.

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What South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Valid passport with 6+ months validity beyond departure
Confirmed expedition cruise or private yacht booking
Travel insurance with emergency medical evacuation
Landing fee payment (approximately 140 GBP per person)
Biosecurity declaration and boot cleaning compliance
Expedition cruise operator permit coordination

Entry requirements for Ukrainian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Ukrainian passport holders entering South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Please see the source for more details.
Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands entry Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Travelers need a valid passport to enter South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The passport must be valid for the entire duration of the entry permit plus an additional 4 weeks.
Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands entry Last checked 2026-08-07
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Last checked 2026-08-07
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Last checked 2026-08-07

A look at South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Salisbury Plain — Home to one of the world's largest king penguin colonies
King Edward Point — The territory's administrative center and research hub
Biosecurity protocols protect South Georgia's recovering ecosystem
Grytviken — Historic whaling station and Sir Ernest Shackleton's final resting place